People from 190 nations live in Munich and almost every nationality has its own expat community. But where do they meet? From Denmark to Serbia: a listicle featuring the top places to go.
A good Irish pub belongs in every city centre: in Munich, people meet at Kilians - from locals to visitors, from young to old. The Irish pub on Frauenplatz has also been an important meeting place for fans of Munich's live music scene for over 22 years.
Different bands and artists perform here five times a week, with everything from Irish folk to RnB.
Adress: Frauenplatz 11, 80333 München
In 2023, there were almost 17,000 Romanians living in Munich. Despite the large community, there are only a handful typical Romanian establishments and restaurants.
However, if you head to the affluent suburbs of Munich, you will quickly find what you are looking for: Restaurant Transilvania usually offers traditional Romanian dishes, such as tripe soup, cabbage rolls with polenta and pork chops.
Adress: Münchner Strasse 79, 85232 Bergkirchen
If you're looking for Balkan specialities in Munich, there's no getting around Sendlinger Tor near Harras. You can either sit on the cosy beer garden terrace or in the rustic restaurant.
There are plenty of meat dishes to eat, such as barbecue platters, cevapcici and pork kebabs.
Adress: Plinganserstrasse 14A, 81369 München
Most Danish expats in Germany live not far from their home country: in Schleswig-Holstein. Should they decide to travel south, they will probably find their fellow Danes at the Scandic München. With its light wood, comfy sofas and warm lighting, the hotel exudes Scandinavian cosiness. Here you can dine in the restaurant, stay overnight or hold events.
Adress: Berg-am-Laim-Strasse 109, 81673 München
Croatia is neck-and-neck with Turkey for the largest expat community in Munich. Accordingly, there are numerous Croatian pubs and restaurants throughout the city. Opatija Easy is a long-standing institution and has been blending Bavarian tradition with Croatian cuisine for over 60 years.
The menu features Ćevapčići and schnitzel, Ražnjići meat skewers and Augustiner beer.
Adress: Hochbrückenstrasse 3, 80331 München
If you fancy a Spanish evening, you should definitely go to El Español in Haidhausen. There you can enjoy great tapas, paella and Spanish house wine. Fish fans in particular will get their money's worth when they take a look at the menu!
Adress: Pariser Strasse 46, 81667 München
The Déjà bu? is known for its French wines and dishes such as the fish soup ‘La Belle Iloise’. But there is also ratatouille, various degustation platters with homemade spreads, French cheeses and charcuterie as well as the classic croque monsieur.
The small bistro bar in the Glockenbach district is very popular with Munich locals.
Adress: Buttermelcherstrasse 2A, 80469 München
